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On Security (a podcast powered by tact.)
by Tact IT
Where cyber security founders, investors, sellers and operators talk. One guest per episode, one journey. How they built it, backed it or sold it, the mistakes they made and the advice they'd give anyone on the same path. Hosted by Jack Brandwood. New episodes weekly. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@startandscaleFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/start-and-scale/posts/?feedView=all
Episodes
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Vlad Ionescu (Co-founder & CTO, RunSybil): AI Is Making Hacking More Dangerous | S6 E7
Trust, but verify. Vlad Ionescu spent seven years at Meta paid to break into systems everyone else assumed were secure. Vlad ran the experiments that decided whether Meta was comfortable launching Llama 3. Two years ago the agents were terrible at hacking. Then one of them got root and did not...
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Seth Spergel (Partner, Merlin Ventures): What to Ask a VC Before You Take Their Cheque | S6 E6
🎯 Building a product has never been cheaper. Seth Spergel thinks that changes what decides who wins. He has sold most of his first fund’s portfolio, and two of those companies went to Palo Alto in the same week. His view is that agentic coding has brought the cost of building down so far that…
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Justin Woody (Co-Founder, Twine): Nobody Will Ever Hire Enough People to Fix Security | S6 E5
🧩 Security tools don’t reduce work. They create it. And nobody has the people to do it. Justin Woody spent six years at Claroty hearing the same feedback on a product that scaled to $100M ARR: great dashboard, no one to act on it. So for his next company, he asked strangers to rip the idea…
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Patrick Dillon (CRO, Nudge Security): You're hiring the wrong sales leader | S6 E4
🚨 Most sales leaders forecast their quota. Patrick Dillon calls that a recipe for disaster. He has scaled cyber go-to-market teams from under $50M to $150M, and he's blunt about what breaks along the way: hero CROs, copy and paste playbooks, bloated sales teams, and founders who can't let go.…
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Matan Bar-Efrat (CEO, Rein Security): The chatbot gave us their API key! | S6 E3
At Black Hat, Matan Bar-Efrat's team took over an AI shopping assistant by talking to it. No zero days, nothing sophisticated. The chatbot handed over its API key, and the guardrails built to protect it fell to the same manipulation they were meant to stop. This episode is about what securing AI...
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Ely Abramovitch (CEO, Legion Security): Your SOC Isn't Ready | S6 E2
The Hugging Face and OpenAI incident put 17,000 alerts through the SOC in a few hours, most of them low severity detections nobody would normally look at. Ely Abramovitch’s read: it felt like a million stupid attackers, and the next one arrives with actual malice, against a company of…
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Howard Ting (CEO, Opal Security): Why AI Agents Break Identity | S6 E1
Ask any attacker the best way into a company: compromise an identity. 26 years into cybersecurity, Howard Ting says the problems he worked on at RSA in 2000 are still unsolved. This episode is about why, and what AI agents are about to do to the identity stack. Covered in this episode: Why…
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SECURE& | “4,000 Malware Families Soon 15,000” with Danny Quist | S5 Ep13
AI has made malware easier, cheaper and faster to develop. 🤖 But is it actually making malware better — or just creating more of it? On the latest Secure & Scale Podcast, Jack Brandwood sits down with Danny Quist, CTO at PolySwarm and a malware reverse engineer with 20 years of experience, to...
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SECURE& | “Guardrails Mean You Already Crashed” with Ian Amit | S5 Ep12
AI is getting faster. But faster doesn't always mean better. 🎙️In the latest Secure & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Ian Amit, Founder of Gomboc, to explore where AI delivers in cybersecurity, and where it falls short. 🤖The key issue? Precision.Generative AI is great for creative tasks. But…
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SECURE& | “AI Is a JET - You’re Driving It” with Michael Brown | S5 Ep11
AI isn't going to replace everyone in cybersecurity. But it is going to change which work humans do. 🤖🔐🎙️ The latest episode of the Secure & Scale Podcast features Michael Brown, who has worked for companies like Trail of Bits, US Army and Georgia Tech Research Institute. Michael has spent…
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SECURE& | “Your Brand Is the Attack Surface” with David Promisel | S5 Ep10
As AI makes impersonation easier than ever, how do organisations build and maintain trust online? In this episode of the Secure & Scale Podcast, Jack Brandwood sits down with David Promisel, Founding Engineer at Outtake, to explore why digital trust has become one of cybersecurity's biggest...
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SECURE& | “We Don't Know What AI Costs Yet” with Sonali Shah | S5 Ep9
AI won't replace pentesters.But it might replace average ones. 🎙️The latest Secure & Scale Podcast features Sonali Shah, CEO of Cobalt, on the future of offensive security.AI will automate more of the work. But human creativity, business context and judgement still matter.Inside the…
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SECURE& | “The Internets Biggest Point of Failure” with Tod Beardsley | S5 Ep8
From teenage hacker to shaping the future of vulnerability management. 🎙️ In this episode of the Secure & Scale Podcast, Jack Brandwood sits down with Tod Beardsley, Vice President of Security Research at runZero, to explore the evolution of vulnerability management and the challenges facing...
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SECURE& | “Nobody Has A Spare Factory” with Rob King | S5 Ep7
OT systems can be 25 years old and still be running critical infrastructure. ⚙️🔒 In this episode of the Secure & Scale Podcast, Jack Brandwood sits down with Rob King, Director of Applied Security Research at runZero, to explore the challenge of securing the systems that keep the world moving.…
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SECURE& | “AI Won’t Take Your Job… It Will Change It” with Jake Bernardes | S5 Ep6
AI isn't the problem. The foundations are.In the latest Secure & Scale Podcast episode, Jack Brandwood sits down with Jake Bernardes, CISO at Anecdotes, to unpack why the future of security isn't about adding AI everywhere.It's about understanding the problems first.From GRC automation to AI...
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SECURE& | “75% of Security Reviews Aren’t Code” with Emily Choi-Greene | S5 Ep5
Security teams don’t review software. They review systems. In this Secure & Scale Podcast episode, we sit down with Emily Choi-Greene from Clearly AI to unpack what that actually means in practice, and why most security tooling is still only solving a slice of the problem 🎙️ Emily breaks down…
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SECURE& | “Traditional AppSec Is Dead” with Gadi Bashvitz | S5 Ep4
AI-assisted coding is accelerating software development at a pace the security industry hasn’t seen before.In this episode of the Secure & Scale Podcast, Jack Brandwood sits down with Gadi Bashvitz, Founder & CEO of Bright Security, to unpack why traditional AppSec models are struggling to keep…
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SECURE& | “Your Security Data Strategy Is Wrong” with Chris Camacho | S5 Ep3
The Start & Scale Podcast brings unfiltered stories from the people building the future of tech. Hosted by Jack, we explore the realities of scaling teams, building at speed, and the challenges facing engineers, developers, and tech leaders. The Secure & Scale Podcast is our cybersecurity series...
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CYBERSECURITY | “The dopamine is Insane” with Ian Saultz | S5 Ep2
In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Ian Saultz, founder of Casco, who previously worked across organisations including AWS, Life Time Fitness and CommIT Enterprises. Ian shares how Casco became the second most upvoted company in Y Combinator history, how the idea was...
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CYBERSECURITY | “People are going to use deepfakes for ill” with Alex Lisle | S5 Ep1
In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, wesit down with Alex Lisle, whose career spans Sony, Sega,SecurityScorecard, and now Reality Defender, where he’s helping tackle the growing deepfake crisis. Alex shares what it’s like moving from the UK to New York,how getting caught hacking early in...
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FOUNDERS | “I grew a consultancy to 500 people” with Luke Morton | S4 Ep11
🔥 “Tech is reshaping recruitment, and AI is leading the charge.” – Luke Morton 🔥 In this episode, we sit down with Luke Morton, founder of FirstStage, to explore how AI and automation are transforming the world of recruitment. From AI-generated CVs to the future of hiring, Luke shares insights…
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TECH | “AI isn't going to replace senior engineers or anyone soon” with Ross Tyler | S4 Ep10
Ross Tyler has led tech at Moneysupermarket Group, Car Finance 247, and Shield Safety — but he’s still learning something new every week. On The Start & Scale Podcast, Ross opens up about the realities of modern tech leadership: why communication is a CTO’s most powerful tool, what it really…
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TECH | “I started coding when I was 6” with Jeff Watkins | S4 Ep9
In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Watkins, a seasoned CTO with experience at companies like AND Digital and BJSS. Jeff shares the evolution of his career from hands-on coding to high-level leadership, and the growing need for ethical, people-first decision-making…
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FOUNDERS | “We don’t work in tech, we work in change” with Richard Wainwright | S4 Ep8
In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Richard Wainwright — a seasoned advisor to fast-growing tech companies and a firm believer in the power of people over just pure technical skill. We dive into how his non-linear path in tech has shaped his advisory approach, why...
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TECH | “That first failure can destroy them if they’re not careful” with Andy Lole | S4 Ep7
This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Andy Lole, a seasoned CTPO with experience at companies like eBay, Atos, and Schibsted. Andy shares how taking 18 months out of the tech world changed his mindset, how his leadership style has evolved, and why failure is the best teacher.…
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TECH | ”A major pharmaceutical company has an AI policy that is 12 years old” with Mic Streeter | S4 Ep6
In this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with Mic Streeter, who has experience working at companies like N Brown Group, OneAdvanced, and Microlise, to explore leadership, hiring, and innovation in the tech world. Mic shares his journey through multiple tech industries, how COVID...
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TECH | “I think we're heading for a disaster with AI” with Leigh Rathbone | S4 Ep5
In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Rathbone, Head of Quality Engineering and one of the UK’s most vocal advocates for forward-thinking tech leadership, with experience at companies like Sony, cinch, and The Very Group. We explore the dizzying speed of Gen AI advancement, the role of...
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TECH | "Built Not Bought" with Dave Manton | S4 Ep4
In our brand new episode, we sit down with Dave Manton, Head of Architecture at Victorian Plumbing! From starting his career as a Primary School Teacher before discovering Java and later being inspired by Manchester’s booming .NET scene, to now leading a growing architecture function, Dave’s…
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TECH | Why You Should Incur Product & Tech Debt with Daniel Glenn | S4 Ep3
In this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we sit down with Daniel Glenn, Senior VP - Technical Operations at iVendi, to break down what really matters in tech leadership, AI adoption, and building influence—whether you're leading a team or driving impact as an individual contributor. From...
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TECH | AI for AI's Sake with Matthew Belcher | S4 Ep2
"The businesses that embrace change are the ones that survive.” On this episode of The Start & Scale Podcast, we’re joined by Matthew Belcher, Head of Emerging Technology at Codurance, to talk about the reality of AI adoption, the pace of technological change, and what businesses need to do to…
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TECH | "That Eureka Moment" with Gary Young | S4 Ep1
The Start & Scale Podcast is BACK with a brand-new series—this time, we’re diving deep into the world of tech with the people who are coding the future from the frontlines! 🚀Kicking off the first episode of our tech-focused series, we’re joined by Gary Young, Head of Development at Regatta, to...
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FOUNDERS | Unlocking 4.5 Years of Revenue in 2 Quarters with Sean Brown | S3 Ep19
This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with the extraordinary Sean Brown, twice-exited Founder and CEO at Versori! 🚀 Sean’s episode unpacks: 🚀 How his business is unlocking 4.5 years worth of revenue in 2 quarters 🚀 How he successfully built and exited…
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FOUNDERS | "If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get" with Tim Ward | S3 Ep18
This week on The Start & Scale Podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with Co-founder and CEO at ThinkCyber, Tim Ward! 🚀Tim’s episode explores:✅ When to transition from founder-led sales to a dedicated sales team✅ Building out high-performing tech teams ✅ The importance of revisiting your…
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TECH | Scaling Horizontally for Success with Steve Lydford | S3 Ep 17
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the COO at Codurance, Steve Lydford!We discuss:✅ The art of crafting scalable software solutions ✅ Building high-performing tech teams ✅ Avoiding common pitfalls as a founder in software development ✅ How to handle being a...
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FOUNDERS | Grow First, Fund Later: The Case for Bootstrapping with Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas | S3 Ep 16
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the CEO and Co-founder of Finboot, Juan Miguel Pérez Rosas!Juan's episode discusses the challenge of establishing product-market fit in emerging markets, first-hand fundraising advice and the key things you need to balance...
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FOUNDERS | Problem, Passion, Action with Mark Kuhillow | S3 Ep15
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from 4x Founder, Successful Exiter, Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder of his latest venture Trimontium.io, Mark Kuhillow! Mark's jam-packed episode discusses product-market fit and how to find it, the metrics you should be...
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FOUNDERS | Why Community Is The Most Overused Word In Marketing with Ben Davies | S3 Ep14
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can hear from Ben Davies, Group Marketing Director at Praetura Group. We explore the biggest mistakes startups make when marketing, how to build a community and where to start with your marketing strategy.Together we also unpack companies' tendency...
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FOUNDERS | Why Habits Set You Free with Erik Nicolai | S3 Ep13
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from the very successful Founder & CEO at Workspace 365, Erik Nicolai.Erik’s jam-packed episode explores how different cultures buy, the importance of personal development as your business grows and what’s more important. The...
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TECH | Launch Too Late And Risk Losing It All with Holly Donohue | S3 Ep12
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, you can listen and learn from former Head of Product at Co-op and Fractional CPO at Product Rebel, Holly Donohue. Holly’s jam-packed episode explores the number one thing businesses get wrong when it comes to product, traction vs validation and the…
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FOUNDERS | Why Being Unguarded Around Other CEOs & Founders Is Like Therapy with Ed Abis | S3 Ep11
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ed Abis, CEO at Dizplai, the leading content sourcing and engagement platform for broadcasters, sports organisations and brands! 🚀 We dive into the impact and experience being part of the Comcast SportsTech...
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FOUNDERS | How to Stop Spinning So Many Plates with Chris Roberts | S3 Ep10
This week on Episode 10 of The Start and Scale Podcast, we were fortunate enough to sit down with Chris Roberts, Founder and CEO at Nimble Approach, a leading technology consultancy that enables organisations globally to create digital products and services greater than they thought possible 💻…
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FOUNDERS | Being Fearless and Paranoid as a Founder with Harry Panter | S3 Ep9
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Harry Neil Panter, Co-founder and CEO of Housr, the one-stop shop for every student’s housing needs. 🏘 We dive into the complexities of navigating a US expansion, the unequivocal importance of spending money…
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FOUNDERS | Why Founders Have To Be Able To Sell with Thomas Farquhar | S3 Ep8
On this episode of #TheStartAndScalePodcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Thomas Farquhar, Co-founder and CCO of Heatio, the multi-award-winning startup leading the charge towards smarter, connected homes and energy innovation. ⚡️ We dive into why you should never hire in sales, the...
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FOUNDERS | What Makes A Venture-Backable Entrepreneur with Sam Royle | S3 Ep7
On Episode 7 of the Start and Scale Podcast, we are joined by Sam Royle, Co-founder and the CEO of SoSquared, the UK’s most agile influencer marketing platform 🎬 In this episode we dive into what makes a venture-backable entrepreneur, the importance of an incumbent network and how there is…
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FOUNDERS | Tackling Fuel Poverty Through Innovation with Michael Paisley | S3 Ep6
This week we sit down with Michael Paisley, Co-founder of heata. We explore how innovation and re-engineering have led to the decarbonisation of general compute, whilst supporting those who are struggling in fuel poverty by offsetting hot water costs. Michael reveals how his curiosity and…
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TECH | How to be pragmatic with Rob Bowley | S3 Ep5
This week we sit down with Rob Bowley, Fractional CTO from Pragmatic Partners. This episode's conversation ranges from how businesses that bootstrap can be more successful, how spending money at the early stage will save you money in the long run, when the right time to hire a CTO is and impact…
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FOUNDERS | How To Be Useful with Amy Newton | S3 E4
Welcome to the 4th episode of the Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with the person who wants to make a difference - Amy Newton, Director of Manchester Tech Festival 🎪 the first true celebration of Manchester's Tech Scene.In this episode, we discuss how Amy came up with the concept of the...
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FOUNDERS | Revolutionising Video Games to Enhance Accessibility with Stuart Warrington | S3 Ep3
This week on the Start & Scale Podcast, we sit down with the guy who makes things - Stuart Warrington, Founder at Envoke Demos 👾🎮Envoke Demos, the virtual demo platform designed to revolutionise the way businesses showcase products to the world, essentially makes training and maintenance easier...
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FOUNDERS | Navigating the Impact of Tech on Society and Early Startup Acceleration with Claire Lewis | S3 Ep2
On this week's episode, we are joined by Claire Lewis, Co-founder and CEO at Baltic Ventures, a tech accelerator on a mission to support game-changing founders 💼We hear about the evolving landscape of mission-driven workplaces, the role of tech in society, and navigating investor expectations 🌐...
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FOUNDERS | Saying "Bye-Bye" to Passwords with Patrick Smith | S3 Ep1
On the first episode of Start & Scale, Patrick Smith, Founder and CEO of Zally, is on a mission to say "goodbye" to passwords and "hello" to revolutionary AI, Zally, that can tell the difference between you and an imposter 🔐Who is Patrick Smith? A serial entrepreneur and a pioneering force in…
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Where cyber security founders, investors, sellers and operators talk. One guest per episode, one journey. How they built it, backed it or sold it, the mistakes they made and the advice they'd give anyone on the same path. Hosted by Jack Brandwood. New episodes weekly. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@startandscaleFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/start-and-scale/posts/?feedView=all
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